abject

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. of the most contemptible kind

- abject cowardice

Similar word(s): contemptible, low, miserable, scummy, scurvy

2. most unfortunate or miserable

- the most abject slaves joined in the revolt

- abject poverty

Similar word(s): unfortunate

3. showing utter resignation or hopelessness

- abject surrender

Similar word(s): hopeless, unhopeful

4. showing humiliation or submissiveness

- an abject apology

Similar word(s): submissive

noun

1. A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast. [First attested from the late 15th century.]

verb

1. (transitive, obsolete) To cast off or out; to reject. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century.]

2. (transitive, obsolete) To cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century.]